Springfield continues to pump out new and innovative Hellcats.
In a head-to-head match of Springfield Hellcat vs. XD-S, which pistol is the champ?
Lets face it: the Hellcat is an incredible handgun.
Initially, we saw the Hellcat OSP and non-OSP models.
Most shooters, including me, thought it would end there.
The RDP lit up the internet once that pistol was introduced.
Many shooters thought the Hellcat line was then complete.
However, Springfield recently released theHellcat Pro OSP with a 3.7 barrel and 15-round flush-fitting magazines.
Yes, its true.
A larger Hellcat Pro with a longer barrel and higher capacity.
The popularity of the Hellcat line continues to grow with each model that Springfield produces.
Does this mean something like the XD-S Mod.2 OSP has been left in the dust?
Considering the increased magazine capacity the Hellcat offers, is there still a role for asingle-stack pistollike this?
Is the Hellcat vs. XD-S matchup over before it begins?
So, lets dive right in!
This thin circumference allows the shooter to have more hand wrap around the surface of the grip.
Greater hand contact on the grip gives the shooter more control of the pistol when shooting.
Increased control leads to better recoil management, precision accuracy and quicker follow-up shots.
The Costs of Cost
Lets face it, the price of a handgun matters.
The XD-S Mod.2 OSP offers a lot, and is also budget priced.
The MSRP for the 9mm XD-S Mod.2 OSP with a Crimson Trace CTS 1500 installed is just $568.
Whats in the Pocket?
Many concealed carriers will choose to pocket carry their handgun.
Pocket carry is the simplest way to carry.
Just place the pistol in a synthetic or leather holster and drop it in your pocket.
The XD-S Mod 2 is thin and lightweight, making it an ideal pistol for pocket carry.
The loaded weight with eight rounds is just 24.75 ounces.
People pocket carry because it is easy and comfortable to conceal a pistol like this.
Due to this fact, the XD-S Mod.2 OSP offers an additional layer of safety against a negligent discharge.
This in turn will create an even safer draw of the pistol.
The seven-round magazine configures the pistol in its most compact form.
The nine-round magazine extends the grip length for a solid three-fingers worth of contact on the handgun.
The larger nine-round magazine gives a full-size pistol feel while packing 10 rounds in a subcompact handgun.
Springfield Armory also offers an optional extended eight-round magazine.
The in between eight-round mag is the perfect balance between compactness and capacity.
Magazine options are plentiful with the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 OSP 9mm.
Barrel Length Matters
The barrel length on the XD-S Mod 2 is 3.3.
That is a shade longer than many subcompact pistols, but still compact and concealable.
Shooters understand that the longer the barrel is, the greater the accuracy potential is.
Concealed carriers go to extreme measures to carry a handgun that is reliable and accurate.
Shooters understand the importance of precise accuracy.
I have found the XD-S Mod.2 OSP to be incredibly accurate for such a small pistol.
Should you want a longer barrel, you could certainly opt for the Hellcat Pro.
However, a single-stack option also exists in theXD-S Mod.2 OSP 4 barrel 9mm pistol.
There definitely remains a strong place in the concealed carry market for the Springfield XD-S Mod 2 OSP.
I laid out a list of reasons why the Springfield Armory XD-S Mod 2 is an excellent handgun.
I think the build quality and performance speak for themselves.
If you havent checked out the XD-S Mod.2 OSP, give it a try.
You may just find yourself the perfect subcompact pistol to add into your carry rotation.
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